I thought perhaps a consulting service would introduce some measure of impartiality since its ostensibly an open architecture/'free to choose' environment.  

If you can demonstrate a track record of executing on the business plan you set forth, the banks will continue to lend you money and as they become more comfortable with you, your loan originations will out pace your balance sheet.

Hi All -  long time reader first time poster.I am curious as to how other small/medium size MF investors are thinking about operating their portfolios as we head into the upcoming rate cut environment (however far in the future that may be). 

A seller will likely feel comfortable at a 20%, depending on the sales price.

We play off the surrounding environment and our guests seem to love the 'cabin-esque' touches we add. 

Companies expand to locations with low crime, low operating costs, a pro-business environment, and a metro population >1M.Having defined these three requirements, I will now provide the sources for the necessary information.Cities with a metro population >1M: Small towns may rely too much on a single business or market segment.

It's much cooler and comfortable during the summer months than where I live in the northeast.

Your property manager's comfort zone apparently doesn't extend to the larger project you'd like them to take on.

Given the numbers and assuming you can comfortably manage the property or hire a property manager, I would lean towards keeping the duplex.

In this case, we're still within what I feel is a comfortable range."